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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.11, 1,326.82 and 422.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.11, 1,326.82 and 422.77 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.11 : 1,326.82 = 422.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.11/1,326.82 = 422.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.11x = 1,326.82 × 422.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.11x = 560,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,930.94/885.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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